Why use ClassTools.Net Priority Chart for Vocabulary Instruction?

• Free tools for teachers
• Manipulative interface appeals to kinesthetic learners.
• Bright colors of the interface appeals to visual learners.

• A Sample Lesson Using The Priority Chart Tool

  • Objectives:

    • Select appropriate synonyms.
    • Using precise language to communicate.

  • Procedure

    • Instructor Preparation

      • Go to the ClassTools.net website and select priority chart.
      • Type specific information for your exercise in the provided boxes.
      • Add up to eight synonyms of varying degree or intensity.
      • Saving exercise
        • Save as webpage
          • Click on the floppy disk icon at the bottom of the template to save as a webpage on your own computer.
          • Template will be downloaded to your computer (most often can be found in the download folder on your computer).
          • When file is opened it will open as a webpage when the computer is connected to the Internet.
        • Embed into class webpage or wiki.
          • Click on gear icon to open embed code box.
          • Select the size of the embedded template that you desire. (You can increase the size later if needed.)
          • Copy embed code.
          • Open webpage or wiki and use specific procedures to paste code.

  • Examples:

• Extensions

  • Students can create their own exercises for each other.
    • Have students brainstorm synonyms for a vocabulary word.
    • Students can then type in their lists in the template tool. With assistance students can embed the tool into a class wiki pages.